Dinner Tonight: Corn Cakes with Goat Cheese and Bacon

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Dinner Tonight: Corn Cakes with Goat Cheese and Bacon
30 min.
4
460kcal

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Discover the perfect blend of flavors and textures with our Dinner Tonight recipe: Corn Cakes with Goat Cheese and Bacon. This gluten-free delight is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with mouthwatering ingredients that will elevate your dinner experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, these corn cakes make an excellent addition to any meal, serving up to four people.

With a caloric content of 460 kcal per serving, this dish strikes a balance between indulgence and moderation. The star of the show is the fresh corn, featuring prominently in every bite, complemented by the creamy tanginess of goat cheese and the smoky crunch of bacon. To ensure a gluten-free experience, the base of these cakes is made from cornmeal, providing a delightful crunch that pairs beautifully with the tender zucchini and scallions.

Cooking enthusiasts will appreciate the simplicity and flexibility of this recipe. With minimal equipment required – a bowl, a frying pan, and paper towels – you can whip up this dish with ease. The process involves sautéing the corn and zucchini, cooking the bacon to perfection, and then combining these ingredients with eggs and cornmeal to create the cakes. A final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil adds a touch of richness, while the crumbled goat cheese and a sprinkle of salt and pepper elevate the dish to a gourmet level.

Whether you're looking for a new side dish to impress your guests or a comforting meal that's easy on the waistline, Corn Cakes with Goat Cheese and Bacon are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So, why not give it a try tonight and let the flavors dance on your palate?

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cups ears corn fresh ( 3 ears corn)
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings salt and pepper black
  •  spring onion ends trimmed thinly sliced
  •  zucchini diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Pour 1 teaspoon of the oil into a large non-stick skillet set over medium heat. When oil starts to shimmer, add the corn and zucchini, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini softens, three to five minutes.
  2. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and let cool for five minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a separate skillet until crisp. Set aside when done.
  4. Add the scallions, eggs, and cornmeal to the bowl with the corn and zucchini. Stir well. Wipe out the nonstick skillet, and then pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and turn the heat to medium. When oil is shimmering, scoop out about 1/2 cup of the corn mixture and pour into the skillet.
  5. Add as many scoops as will bit comfortably in the skillet. Cook until each is browned on the bottom, about three minutes. Flip, and brown on the bottom, about two minutes.
  6. Drain each cake on some paper towels. Repeat this process until all of the corn mixture has been used.
  7. Serve the corn cakes garnished with the crumbled goat cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and the bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories460kcal
Protein13.92%
Fat60.62%
Carbs25.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.88
Glycemic Load
4.57
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.866521856059%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:460.47kcal
23.02%
Fat:32.05g
49.31%
Saturated Fat:10.16g
63.53%
Carbohydrates:30.29g
10.1%
Net Carbohydrates:26.53g
9.65%
Sugar:8.55g
9.5%
Cholesterol:128.56mg
42.85%
Sodium:594.46mg
25.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.57g
33.13%
Phosphorus:289.13mg
28.91%
Selenium:18.3µg
26.14%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.34%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.91%
Vitamin B3:4.27mg
21.36%
Vitamin C:17.29mg
20.96%
Folate:78.1µg
19.53%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.04%
Vitamin K:19.42µg
18.49%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.19%
Magnesium:71.44mg
17.86%
Potassium:595.49mg
17.01%
Vitamin B5:1.67mg
16.67%
Fiber:3.76g
15.02%
Vitamin A:658.89IU
13.18%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.07%
Copper:0.25mg
12.71%
Iron:2.06mg
11.45%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.27%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.82%
Calcium:51.17mg
5.12%
Vitamin D:0.73µg
4.88%